Baltimore Kept Pushing From the Edge

The Orioles beat the Athletics 5-3 on August 29.

Baltimore stayed alive in the lower half of the playoff race, using another win over Oakland to give itself more room to work.

Leody Taveras drove the offense, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, and 3 RBI. Colton Cowser added a home run.

Shane Baz gave Baltimore 5 2/3 innings, and Andrew Kittredge closed it with the save.

What It Means

The Orioles improve to 67-69. The Athletics remain outside the playoff picture.

BaseChaser lists Baltimore at 27.7% to make the playoffs and Oakland at 0.0%.

Baltimore is still chasing, but this win kept the Orioles moving from the edge of the race.

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